Description
Celebrate the flavors of fall with these delightful Copycat Panera Pumpkin Muffins! They embody the warm, cozy essence of pumpkin and spice that makes this season so special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for streusel)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (for streusel)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for streusel)
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your muffins bake evenly and achieve that perfect golden color. While the oven heats up, take a moment to line your muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a small bowl, prepare the streusel topping by combining 1/4 cup of flour, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Use your fingers or a fork to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set this aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are perfectly fine.
- With a spoon or an ice cream scoop, fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full.
- Once filled, generously sprinkle the prepared streusel topping over each muffin cup.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- After baking, remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Carefully transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If you want to add a final touch, dust them with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
These muffins are great for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
Nutrition
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Protein: 3 g